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    Heart Failure Program

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    Specialized care for patients with severe and end-stage heart failure, including advanced therapies, mechanical circulatory support, and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

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    Nationally Rated for Heart Failure

    For 2024-2025, U.S. News & World Report named Hoag a High-Performing Hospital — their highest distinction — in multiple cardiac disciplines, including Heart Failure.
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    When Heart Failure Becomes Advanced, Expertise Matters

    Heart failure does not always follow a predictable path. For some patients, symptoms progress despite standard treatment, requiring more specialized evaluation and advanced therapies.

    Hoag’s Advanced Heart Failure Program is designed to care for patients with complex, high-acuity heart failure, including those with end-stage disease, recurrent hospitalizations, or worsening symptoms despite medical therapy.

    Our multidisciplinary team brings together cardiology, advanced heart failure specialists, and coordinated support services to guide patients through every stage of care—from optimization and monitoring to advanced interventions and long-term management.

    Hoag Receives Award from AHA for Heart Failure Care

    Hoag has received the 2023 American Heart Association’s GOLD PLUS Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure quality achievement award. This is the 14th consecutive year Hoag has received an award from the American Heart Association for its commitment to leading-class care for Heart Failure patients. The national accolade recognizes Hoag’s comprehensive Heart Failure Program’s commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.
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    Dedicated Heart Failure Medical Team

    A heart failure diagnosis may often leave patients asking, “Where do I go from here?” At Hoag, we provide answers and much more through experienced clinical nurse navigators. Hoag’s clinical nurse navigator assists patients and their families, to help them access and navigate their care journey.
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    Convenient Cardiac Rehabilitation to Help You Gain Your Confidence

    Hoag’s cardiac rehabilitation program greatly benefit patients recovering from certain cardiovascular conditions such as thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. The comprehensive, physician-supervised program in Newport Beach and Irvine helps patients come back stronger through progressive physical exercise, risk factor modification, education and support. Hoag is with you at every step of your recovery.
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    “When I heard, ‘you have heart failure,’ I felt it was a terminal thing. But Dr. Yalvac explained to me that it’s not,” she said. “He showed me that my situation would be different.”

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